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giada de laurentiis' halloween popcorn treats

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Brandy Bender
Darrington, WA

I Love Giada Too!

(1 rating)
yield 6 - 8
prep time 1 Hr 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For giada de laurentiis' halloween popcorn treats

  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c
    popcorn kernels
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 6 c
    mini marshmallows (12 ounces)
  • 6
    fun size snickers candy bars, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3
    chocolate chip cookies, crumbled (3 inch cookies)
  • 1/3 c
    chopped salted almonds,
  • 1/2 c
    black and orange m&m's

How To Make giada de laurentiis' halloween popcorn treats

  • 1
    Spray the inside of a large mixing bowl with vegetable cooking spray, and lightly spray a baking sheet. Set aside.
  • 2
    In a 3 quart or larger, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and popcorn over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and shake gently. Cook until all the kernels have popped, about 3 minutes. Place the popcorn in the prepared bowl.
  • 3
    In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over low heat. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Using a spatula, sprayed with cooking spray, stir until the popcorn is coated. Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the chocolate bar pieces, cookies, almonds and chocolate candies. Using a spatula, gently press the toppings into the popcorn. Allow the mixture to dry for 1 hour.
  • 4
    Break into 2-inch pieces and store airtight in a plastic container. Serving Suggestion: Place in small plastic bags and seal with colored ribbon.
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